LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder says Michigan’s economic turnaround “isn’t an accident,” and presented lawmakers Thursday with a budget plan he said will make residents safer and better educated while promoting new job growth.

“Michigan’s turnaround isn’t an accident,” he said, according to a draft outline of his remarks. “Tough decisions were made in last year’s budget to get the state’s fiscal house in order, showing job creators around the world that we are serious about our reinvention.”

The budget reflects a “carrot philosophy,” with school districts and colleges earning increases by adopting best practices and demonstrating innovative ways to serve residents and save tax dollars.

The budget adds $200 million from the state’s general fund to the $10.8 billion in the school aid fund, with $200 million offered to adopt best practices.

Districts can earn the money by meeting five of six best practices, including publishing a citizen’s dashboard; the district serving as the policy holder for health care benefits; participating in schools of choice and monitoring student growth in each subject area.

Districts can earn money by offering dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses, participating in a middle college, or offering other post-secondary learning opportunities; or the t offering online or blended learning.

The plan sets aside $70 million for performance funding focused on student academic growth in math and reading

Snyder also plans to add $179 million to help schools cover employee pension and health care costs.

The plan calls for $8.5 million for community college tied to degree completion rates.

Snyder wants to invest an additional $36.2 million in state universities, a 3 percent increase tied to performance in number of undergraduate degree completions, the number of undergraduate completions in critical skill areas, the number of undergraduate Pell Grant recipients, and compliance with tuition restraint. Universities doing a better job of holding tuition costs down will receive greater funding.

The recommended budget includes $195 million in funding for economic development to assist Michigan businesses, focusing on an “economic gardening” strategy to help local businesses grow.

Snyder also plans $15 to support economic development in distressed cities. “The Talent Fund for Job Training and Skills Development will target communities with populations that have a history of chronic unemployment, investing in initiatives that assist citizens in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities.”

Snyder also called for more money to improve public safety.

“Residents and businesses demand that government provide for the safety of the public,” he said. “A key role of government is to ensure that citizens are safe and protected. With four of the top 10 most violent cities in the nation, and with an overall crime rate that is too high, we must do better.”

The proposed budget includes a 16 percent increase in Michigan State Police funding, including $3.1 million for additional staffing within Forensic Sciences, reducing the number of days for processing forensic tests for criminal investigations.

Snyder plans $15 million for law enforcement enhancements that he promises to detail next month in a special message.

He also plans an additional $15 million for the criminal justice system, including money for anticipated costs related to the public safety emergency in Flint and other distressed cities. The proposal adds $1 million to mental health.

Snyder also plans on increasing revenue sharing payments for cities, villages, and townships are by 2 percent to $711.1 million, based on estimated sales tax collections.

The budget continues an incentive program for local units of government, with $210 million in funding for fiscal year 2013.

“Aimed at encouraging best practices for cities, villages, and townships, EVIP funding will again require that local units of government meet certain criteria that include accountability and transparency requirements, consolidation of services, and employee compensation reforms,” he said.